CHRISTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Christensen Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin Pierce School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 460 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Christensen Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Christensen Elementary School is located in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, and is part of the Franklin Pierce School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood off Pacific Avenue. It functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

As a public elementary school, Christensen emphasizes core curriculum standards aligned with Washington State educational goals. The school community typically focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the district. Because it is part of the Franklin Pierce system, the school benefits from district-wide resources, including various extracurricular programs, special education services, and community engagement initiatives designed to support a diverse student population.

For more information, contact Christensen Elementary at (253) 535-9887 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.